Precedent

Portuguese Meaning

precedente

antecedente

precedente

English Meaning

  1. An act or instance that may be used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar instances.
  2. Law A judicial decision that may be used as a standard in subsequent similar cases: a landmark decision that set a legal precedent.
  3. Convention or custom arising from long practice: The President followed historical precedent in forming the Cabinet.
  4. Preceding.

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